parking brake VAUXHALL ADAM 2018.5 Owner's Manual

In brief111Power windows .....................29
2 Exterior mirrors .....................27
3 Cruise control .....................146
Speed limiter ....................... 147
4 Side air vents ...................... 126
5 Turn lights, headlight
flash, low beam and high
beam ................................... 113
Exit lighting ......................... 116
Parking lights ...................... 113
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ................92
6 Instruments .......................... 80
7 Steering wheel controls .......72
8 Driver Information Centre ...... 92
9 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, headlight washer
system, rear wiper, rear
washer system ......................73
10 Central locking system ..........21
City mode ............................ 144
Fuel selector ......................... 81Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 131
Traction Control system .....142
Electronic Stability Control . 143
Parking assist ..................... 149
Seat heating .......................... 36
Heated steering wheel ..........72
11 Info Display .......................... 96
12 Hazard warning flashers ....112
Control indicator for airbag
deactivation .......................... 87
Control indicator for front
passenger seat belt .............86
13 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 25
14 Centre air vents .................. 126
15 Side air vents passenger
side ..................................... 126
16 Glovebox .............................. 52
Fuse box ............................ 184
17 Climate control system ........ 118
18 Power outlet .......................... 77
19 AUX input, USB input ...........1020Selector lever,
transmission ....................... 136
21 Parking brake ......................141
22 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............129
23 Horn ..................................... 73
Driver airbag ........................ 43
24 Bonnet release lever ..........167
25 Steering wheel adjustment ..72
26 Light switch ........................ 110
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 112
Rear fog light ...................... 113
Brightness of instrument
panel illumination ................114
Brightness of ambient light 114

18In briefParking9Warning
● Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
● Always apply the parking brake. Activate the parking
brake without pressing the
release button. Apply as firmly
as possible on a downhill slope
or uphill slope. Depress brake
pedal at the same time to
reduce operating force.
● Switch off the engine.
● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear before removing the ignition key. On an uphill slope, turn the front wheels away from
the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear
before removing the ignition
key. Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
● Close the windows and the sunroof.
● Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch. Turn the
steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
For vehicles with manual
transmission automated, the key can only be removed from
the ignition switch when the
parking brake is applied.
● Lock the vehicle by pressing e on
the radio remote control.
Activate the anti-theft alarm
system 3 25.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 167.
Caution
After running at high engine
speeds or with high engine loads,
operate the engine briefly at a low load or run in neutral for
approx. 30 seconds before
switching off, in order to protect
the turbocharger.
Keys, locks 3 19.
Laying-up the vehicle for a long
period of time 3 166.

Storage69Loading information
● Heavy objects in the loadcompartment should be placed
against the seat backrests.
Ensure that the backrests are
securely engaged. If objects can
be stacked, heavier objects
should be placed at the bottom.
● Secure objects with lashing straps attached to the lashing
eyes 3 67.
● Use the hook at the right sidewall
of the load compartment for
hanging up carrier bags.
Maximum load: 5 kg.
● Secure loose objects in the load compartment to prevent themfrom sliding.
● When transporting objects in the load compartment, the backrestsof the rear seats must not be
angled forward.
● Do not allow the load to protrude above the upper edge of the
backrests.
● Do not place any objects on the load compartment cover or theinstrument panel, and do not
cover the sensor on top of the instrument panel.
● The load must not obstruct the operation of the pedals, parking
brake and selector lever, or
hinder the freedom of movement
of the driver. Do not place any
unsecured objects in the interior.
● Do not drive with an open load compartment.9Warning
Always make sure that the load in
the vehicle is securely stowed.
Otherwise objects can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and
cause personal injury or damage
to the load or vehicle.
● The payload is the difference between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 217) and the EC kerb
weight.
To calculate the payload, enter
the data for your vehicle in the
weights table at the front of this
manual.
The EC kerb weight includes
weights for the driver (68 kg),
luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel
tank 90% full).
Optional equipment and
accessories increase the kerb
weight.
● Driving with a roof load increases
the sensitivity of the vehicle to
cross-winds and has a

Instruments and controls71Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 72
Steering wheel adjustment ........72
Steering wheel controls .............72
Heated steering wheel ...............72
Horn ........................................... 73
Windscreen wiper and washer ..73
Rear window wiper and washer ...................................... 74
Outside temperature ..................75
Clock ......................................... 76
Power outlets ............................. 77
Inductive charging .....................78
Cigarette lighter ......................... 79
Ashtrays .................................... 79
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 80
Instrument cluster ......................80
Speedometer ............................. 80
Odometer .................................. 80
Trip odometer ............................ 80
Tachometer ............................... 80
Fuel gauge ................................ 81
Fuel selector .............................. 81Engine coolant temperature
gauge ....................................... 82
Service display .......................... 83
Control indicators ......................84
Turn lights .................................. 86
Seat belt reminder .....................86
Airbag and belt tensioners .........87
Airbag deactivation ....................87
Charging system .......................87
Malfunction indicator light ..........88
Service vehicle soon .................88
Brake and clutch system ...........88
Operate pedal ............................ 88
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....89
Gear shifting .............................. 89
Power steering .......................... 89
Parking assist ............................ 89
Electronic Stability Control off ...89
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........89
Exhaust filter .............................. 90
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 90
Engine oil pressure ....................90
Low fuel ..................................... 91
Immobiliser ................................ 91
Exterior light .............................. 91
High beam ................................. 91
Rear fog light ............................. 91Cruise control............................ 91
Door open .................................. 91
Displays ....................................... 92
Driver Information Centre ..........92
Info Display ................................ 96
Vehicle messages ........................98
Warning chimes .......................100
Battery voltage ........................ 101
Vehicle personalisation ..............101
Telematics service .....................105
OnStar ..................................... 105

86Instruments and controlsControl indicators in the centre
console
Overview
OTurn lights 3 86XSeat belt reminder 3 86vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 87VAirbag deactivation 3 87pCharging system 3 87ZMalfunction indicator light
3 88gService vehicle soon 3 88RBrake and clutch system
3 88-Operate pedal 3 88uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 89[Gear shifting 3 89cPower steering 3 89rParking assist 3 89nElectronic Stability Control off
3 89bElectronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 89%Exhaust filter 3 90wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 90IEngine oil pressure 3 90YLow fuel 3 91dImmobiliser 3 918Exterior light 3 91CHigh beam 3 91rRear fog light 3 91mCruise control 3 91hDoor open 3 91
Turn lights
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes
A turn light or the hazard warning
flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn light or associated fuse.
Bulb replacement 3 172.
Fuses 3 181
Turn lights 3 113.
Seat belt reminder
Seat belt reminder on front seats
X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red in the tachometer.

88Instruments and controlsIlluminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Vehicle
battery is not charging. Engine
cooling may be interrupted. The
brake servo unit may cease to be
effective. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Malfunction indicator light Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fault in the emission control system. The permitted emission limits may be
exceeded. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic converter damage. Ease up on the
accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Service vehicle soon g illuminates yellow.
Additionally, a warning message is
displayed in the Driver Information Centre.
The vehicle needs a service.
Seek the assistance of a workshop. Vehicle messages 3 98.
Brake and clutch system R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too low, when manual parking brake is
not applied 3 170.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates when the manual parking
brake is applied and ignition is
switched on 3 141.
Operate pedal - illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Clutch pedal must be depressed to
start the engine in Autostop mode.
Stop-start system 3 131.
Flashes
Clutch pedal must be depressed to
start the engine with the key 3 16,
3 130.
On some versions, the Driver
Information Centre indicates a
message to operate the clutch pedal
3 98.

Instruments and controls89Antilock brake system
(ABS)
u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on. The system is
ready for operation when the control
indicator extinguishes.
If the control indicator does not go out after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, there is a fault in the
ABS. The brake system remains
operational but without ABS
regulation.
Antilock brake system 3 140.
Gear shifting [ illuminates green as control
indicator or is shown as a symbol in
the Driver Information Centre with
Uplevel Display, when upshifting is
recommended for fuel saving
reasons.
ECO Information Menu
The gear shift indication is popped-up
as a full page in the Driver Information
Centre.ECO Information Menu 3 92.
Power steering
c illuminates yellow.
Illuminates with power steering disabled
Failure in the power steering system.
Consult a workshop.
Illumination of c and b
simultaneously
Power steering system must be
calibrated, system calibration 3 144.
Parking assist
r illuminates yellow.
Fault in system
or
Fault due to sensors that are dirty or
covered by ice or snow
or
Interference due to external sources
of ultrasound. Once the source of interference is removed, the system
will operate normally.Have the cause of the fault in the
system remedied by a workshop.
Parking assist 3 149.
Electronic Stability Control off
t illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Electronic Stability Control 3 143.
Electronic Stability Control
and Traction Control system
b flashes or illuminates yellow.
Flashes
The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and
the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree.
Illuminates
A fault in the system is present. A
warning message appears in the
Driver Information Centre. Continued
driving is possible. The system is not

100Instruments and controlsNo.Vehicle message76Service side blind spot alert
system79Top up engine oil82Change engine oil soon84Engine power reduced89Service vehicle soon90Service brake assist95Service airbag128Bonnet open134Parking assist fault, clean
bumper136Service parking assist151Press clutch to start174Low vehicle battery258Parking assist offVehicle messages on the Uplevel
Display
The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.
Vehicle messages on the
Colour Info Display
Some important messages appear
additionally in the
Colour Info Display. Some messages
only pop-up for a few seconds.
Warning chimes
If several warnings appear at the same time, only one warning chimewill sound.
When starting the engine or whilst driving
The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
● If seat belt is not fastened.
● If a door or the tailgate is not fully
closed when starting off.
● If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
● If a programmed speed is exceeded.
● If a warning message appears in the Driver Information Centre orInfo Display.
● If the parking assist detects an object.
● If the reverse gear is engaged and the rear end carrier
extended.
● If the exhaust filter has reached the maximum filling level.

Instruments and controls103●Remote locking, unlocking,
starting
Remote unlock feedback :
Activates or deactivates the
hazard warning flasher feedback
whilst unlocking.
Passive door unlock : Changes
the configuration to unlock only the driver's door or the whole
vehicle whilst unlocking.
Auto relock doors : Activates or
deactivates the automatic relock
function after unlocking without
opening the vehicle.
● Restore factory settings :
Resets all settings to the default
settings.
Personal settings Colour Info Display
Press ;, select Settings and then
Vehicle on the touch-screen.
In the corresponding submenus the
following settings can be changed:
Vehicle ● Climate & Air Quality
Auto Fan Max Speed : Modifies
the level of the cabin airflow of the climate control in automatic
mode.
Auto Heated Seats :
Automatically activates the seat
heating.
Auto Defog : Supports
windscreen dehumidification by
automatically selecting the
necessary settings and
automatic air conditioning mode.
Auto Rear Defog : Automatically
activates heated rear window.
● Collision / Detection Systems
Forward Collision Alert : Activates
or deactivates forward collision alert.
Auto Collision Preparation :
Activates or deactivates the
automatic brake functionality of
the vehicle in the event of
imminent collision danger. The
following is selectable: the
system will take over brake
control, warn by chimes only or is
deactivated completely.
Forward Collision System :
Changes the settings of forward
collision alert.
Park Assist : Activates or
deactivates the parking assist.
Activation is selectable with or
without attached trailer coupling.
Go Notifier : Activates or
deactivates the reminder to drive
off when the adaptive cruise
control holds the vehicle at
standstill.

128Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 128
Control of the vehicle ...............128
Steering ................................... 129
Starting and operating ...............129
New vehicle running-in ............129
Ignition switch positions ...........129
Retained power off ..................129
Starting the engine ..................130
Overrun cut-off ........................ 130
Stop-start system ....................131
Parking .................................... 133
Engine exhaust .......................... 134
Exhaust filter ............................ 134
Catalytic converter ...................135
Manual transmission ..................136
Manual transmission automa‐ ted .............................................. 136
Transmission display ...............137
Starting the engine ..................137
Selector lever .......................... 137
Manual mode ........................... 139
Electronic driving programmes 139
Fault ........................................ 139Brakes........................................ 140
Antilock brake system .............140
Parking brake .......................... 141
Brake assist ............................. 141
Hill start assist ......................... 141
Ride control systems .................142
Traction Control system ..........142
Electronic Stability Control ......143
City mode ................................ 144
Driver assistance systems .........146
Cruise control .......................... 146
Speed limiter ........................... 147
Parking assist .......................... 149
Side blind spot alert .................158
Fuel ............................................ 159
Fuel for petrol engines .............159
Fuel for liquid gas operation ....161
Refuelling ................................ 161Driving hints
Control of the vehicle Never coast with engine not
running
Many systems will not function in this
situation (e.g. brake servo unit, power steering). Driving in this manner is a
danger to yourself and others.
All systems function during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 131.
Idle boost
If charging of the vehicle battery is
required due to battery condition, the
power output of the generator must
be increased. This will be achieved by
an idle boost which may be audible.
A message appears on the Uplevel
Display.
Pedals
To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in the area of the pedals.